Grueling two-month stretch awaits Red Sox
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:40:00 -0400)
The Red Sox had a day of rest and recovery on Thursday, and it was one they were likely to savor. Going forward, they face a grueling 60-game test to finish the regular season, one of the toughest in the highly successful regime of general manager Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona.

Drew's injury doesn't appear serious
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:46:00 -0400)
The left hamstring strain that kept J.D. Drew out of Boston's lineup for the past two games of the three-game series at Anaheim does not appear serious.

Scutaro's slam keys Boston's sweep
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:34:00 -0400)
Marco Scutaro had already been on base four times when he stepped to the plate in the top of the eighth inning on Wednesday afternoon, the finale of a lengthy road trip still hanging the balance.

Papelbon, Bard get day off in Anaheim
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:34:00 -0400)
The Red Sox had a daunting task for Wednesday afternoon. They were hoping to win the finale of their three-game series in Anaheim without their two most trusted relievers -- Jonathan Papelbon and Daniel Bard.

V-Mart talks his way into Boston's lineup
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:31:00 -0400)
So much for Victor Martinez's scheduled day off on Wednesday afternoon. When the Red Sox were in the midst of their conga line victory handshakes following Tuesday night's victory, Martinez pulled manager Terry Francona aside and told him he badly wanted to play the finale of this 10-game road trip against the Angels.

Matt White still chasing dream
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:55:00 -0400)
Matt White doesn't need the money, but he won't give up on the dream. Convinced he can get Major League lefties out, he's still pitching despite sitting on a couple of billion dollars of valuable rock.

Lackey victorious in return to Anaheim
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:50:00 -0400)
John Lackey got the better of his former Angels teammates in his return to Anaheim on Tuesday, as Jed Lowrie and Adrian Beltre knocked in three late runs to secure a win.

Drew a late scratch, also out Wednesday
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:45:00 -0400)
The earliest that right fielder J.D. Drew will play for the Red Sox again will be Friday night at Fenway against the Tigers. Drew was scratched just minutes before Tuesday's game with a left hamstring strain.

Lowell, Ellsbury take big steps
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:45:09 -0400)
Turning in strong rehab performances on Tuesday, Mike Lowell belted three home runs and Jacoby Ellsbury went 1-for-2 with a walk and stole a base.

Specialist gives Pedroia a wake-up call
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:45:08 -0400)
Dustin Pedroia's Tuesday visit to the office of renowned orthopedist Lewis Yocum was a bit sobering. Any designs that Pedroia had of rushing himself back to the active roster before he was ready were put to rest when Yocum made clear the drawbacks of such impulsive thinking.

Papi's two homers lead Sox past Angels
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:10:00 -0400)
Behind two homers by David Ortiz, the Red Sox pulled out a victory over the Angels on Monday in the first of a three-game set in Anaheim.

Abdominal injury still nagging Cameron
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:04:50 -0400)
While the Red Sox are getting healthier as a team, Mike Cameron's lower abdominal injury is something he will have to play through for the rest of the season.

Injured Pedroia is off and running
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:04:54 -0400)
Second baseman Dustin Pedroia gave his fractured left foot a good test on Monday, doing some running a few hours before the Red Sox's series opener with the Angels.

Ellsbury starts rehab assignment
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:04:53 -0400)
Long before the Red Sox even took the field on Monday night against the Angels, they had some good news. Leadoff man Jacoby Ellsbury started his Minor League rehab assignment.

V-Mart returns to Red Sox's lineup
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:04:52 -0400)
The wait ended at 28 days for Victor Martinez, who on Monday was at last back in Boston's batting order for the first since fracturing his left thumb on June 27.

Red Sox unable to fend off Mariners late
(Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:17:00 -0400)
With the bases loaded and nobody out in the bottom of the eighth, Michael Saunders delivered a two-run single to right, overturning Boston's one-run lead and sending the Mariners on their way to an 4-2 victory.

Francona appreciates Red Sox's character
(Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:08:07 -0400)
Even after a tough loss, Red Sox manager Terry Francona is full of appreciation for the character of his team.


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